The Hawks have decided to part ways with former NBA Coach of the Year Mike Budenholzer:
The Atlanta Hawks and coach Mike Budenholzer have mutually agreed to part ways, league sources told ESPN. Story soon on ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 26, 2018
This is a huge blow for Hawks fans, as Budenholzer is a top five coach in the league. However, this had to be expected when the front office ultimately decided to undergo a rebuild and stripped Budenholzer of his front office role.
The candidates for the job are as follows:
Sources: Among current assistant coaches expected to be a part of the Hawks search to replace Budenholzer: Charlotte's Stephen Silas, Portland's Nate Tibbetts and David Vanterpool, San Antonio's Ime Udoka and James Borrego.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) April 26, 2018